Fort Ritchie Community Center Launches Teen Leadership Program

The Fort Ritchie Community Center has announced a new program designed to help teens develop crucial soft skills for the modern workplace through fun and interactive activities.

The Teen Leadership Program targets teenagers, ages 13-18, and aims to fill a growing gap by equipping the next generation with essential interpersonal skills needed to succeed.

“Employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills like communication, teamwork, and critical thinking when hiring,” said Hannah Spinks, coordinator of the program. “The Teen Leadership Program will empower participants to develop these skills through dynamic and enjoyable hands-on learning activities. We’re creating an engaging and supportive space where they can build confidence, learn to collaborate effectively, and develop the problem-solving abilities that will set them up for success, all while having a great time.”

Participants in the program will engage in a variety of activities such as team-based challenges, collaborative games, guest presenters, networking, and mock interviews with local employers.

The Fort Ritchie Community Center is in Cascade on the former Fort Ritchie property. The center offers a variety of programs for people of all ages. It features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness classes, personal training sessions, and a gymnasium. Youth activities are scheduled during the week and on Saturdays. A food pantry is open to residents on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

To learn more about the center and its offerings, please visit the website at thefrcc.org. The program is offered on Thursdays at the community center in Cascade from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. For more information on the Teen Leadership Program, which is funded by the Rural Maryland Council, please contact Hannah Spinks by email at hspinks@thefrcc.org or by calling the community center at 301-241-5085. View their advertisement on page 5.